Teet or Teet Teet?

[mick]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
I labeled this "MTS" (Multiple Tweet Syndrome) a couple years ago when I also noticed it creeping into my game. (This is distantly related to JPS, or Just Point Syndrome, which afflicts officials who fail to use a fist to stop the clock for illegal screens.) I've since tried hard to get rid of it, mostly successfully. I agree with the folks who say just one tweet, except when something "extra-curricular" might develop.

I also find that, no matter how hard I've tried to get rid of my MTS, I still tweet a couple times on those quick travels or double dribbles when I get a little surprised by the play.

MTS : a mindset manifested by doubt and apology.

Well, If you really wanna get rid of it, try this.
Blow it like you mean it !!
By Golly, if they stop on that foul whistle, they will stop on that violation whistle. How can "they" tell if you are calling a foul or not? Fool 'em! Make 'em think it's a foul.

When a single Tweet for a foul is made, the sound, the volume, the gusto of it means "STOP!"

But the Multiple Tweet Syndrome is characterized by:

1st Tweet --> Sorry. I have to call that.

2nd Tweet --> Sorry you didn't hear it.

3rd Tweet --> STOP

mick